The other link that really caught my attention is Mr. Babylon's post about physical contact between teachers and students. Not being an educator, that's just something I have never given any thought to. My kids' teachers, thusfar, have all been very affectionate with them. Mrs. B hugs B every day (and most days hugs me, too.) Mr. S. gives B a good-old rub on the head when he does a good job. T would kiss Mrs. C. on Fridays to wish her a good weekend. I understand that as they get older, this will probably stop being appropriate, but for now if I am going to send my boys away all day, I sure do hope they get a hug from someone while they're gone.